SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE

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SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE

• By Gabriela Jimenez

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ABOUT SWC

• Established in 1961, Southwestern College is
  one of 109 public community colleges in the state
  of California and the only institute of higher
  education located in the southern portion of San
  Diego County. Its locationnestled between the
  City of San Diego and the U.S.-Mexico
  international border on a 156-acre plotpositions
  it to play an important role in the intellectual
  growth of the more than 400,000 residents that
  call South County home.
• Serving approximately 18,000 students annually,
  Southwestern College offers more than 285
  associate degree and certificate options. A host
  of noncredit courses designed to enhance personal
  and professional development are also offered
  through the Colleges Continuing Education
  department.
• Southwestern College has continuously received
  accreditation by the Western Association of
  Schools and Colleges. Whether pursuing an A.A.
  degree, preparing to transfer to a four-year
  college or university, or acquiring new
  occupational skills, students attending
  Southwestern College are given every opportunity
  to meet their educational goals.

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HISTORY

• History
• The Southwestern Community College District,
  located south of San Diego and extending to the
  U.S.Mexico border, is one of 72 community
  college districts in the California Community
  College system. It serves as the primary source
  of college education for approximately 400,000
  residents of the South San Diego County area
  including the communities of Bonita, Chula Vista,
  Imperial Beach, National City, Nestor, Otay Mesa,
  Palm City, San Ysidro, Sunnyside, and Coronado.
• The college began offering classes to 1,657
  students in 1961, with temporary quarters in
  Chula Vista High School. Groundbreaking for the
  present 156-acre campus was in 1963 and by
  September 1964, initial construction was
  completed and classes were being held at the new
  campus on the corner of Otay Lakes Road and East
  H Street in Chula Vista.
• In 1988, Southwestern College established its
  Education Center at San Ysidro on the memorial
  site of the McDonalds tragedy. The college again
  expanded its off-campus locations in 1998 by
  establishing the Higher Education Center at
  National City in partnership with San Diego State
  University. And, in 2001, the Board of Governors
  officially designated an additional site in Otay
  Mesa.
• In addition to its centers, Southwestern College
  also provides off-campus classes at several
  extension sites throughout the district and
  operates an Aquatic Center in Coronado in
  conjunction with the California Department of
  Boating and Waterways. Current enrollmentat all
  locationsexceeds 19,000 students. More than a
  half-million students have attended Southwestern
  College since opening its doors 40 years ago.

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About the school logo

• The Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  has continuously accredited Southwestern College.
  The college offers a comprehensive curriculum,
  preparing students for transfer to four-year
  colleges or universities as well as preparing
  students for jobs and career advancement. Of the
  more than 1,100 community colleges nationwide,
  Southwestern College consistently places in the
  top 100 in the number of associate degrees
  conferred SWC Logo
• "Logo" is an abbreviated term for logotype, which
  originated as a printer's description of an icon
  and/or type combined together to present a
  symbolic representation, as in a trademark, for a
  business or organization.
• The Southwestern College logo is one of the most
  important graphic elements to be considered in
  maintaining visual continuity among College
  publications, especially those that circulate off
  campus. It is distinctive and easy to identify.
• The current logo is just the third design to be
  used in the history of the College. It was
  created with the intent to increase the
  recognition of the College in the community.
• The logo consists of two parts, which must always
  appear together the icon, or graphic design of a
  stylized sun, and the words "Southwestern
  College" using a typeface named HandelGothicBT.

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Logo part 2

• Symbols reflective of the four elements of nature
  - sun, earth, water and fire - were used by
  native peoples of the Southwest in art, rituals
  and beliefs. The stylized sun of the Southwestern
  College logo contains outward radiating spokes in
  multiples of four. The design is also compatible
  with the Mayan architectural theme of the
  Colleges structures.
• The sun symbolizes learning as the center of the
  Southwestern College universe, respect for all
  people, and the life-giving elements found here.
  The four points on the compass are also
  represented, showing directions our students take
  in their educational journeys. The sun provides
  light and nourishment to keep our surrounding
  earth beautiful and renewed.
• The Southwestern College logo reminds us of our
  history and positions the sun above the College
  name to light the way to the future. SWC Mascot
• The Governing Board of the Southwestern Community
  College District formally changed the Colleges
  mascot from the Apache to the Jaguar in May 2001.
  The decision was the result of approximately two
  years of campus discussion in response to local
  and national concerns about using people as
  mascots. The U.S. Civil Rights Commission had
  previously made a formal recommendation and
  issued a call to all schools and colleges to stop
  using Indian names as mascots and team names,
  deeming their use insensitive to American Indians.

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Mascot history

• The Jaguar appears as a recurring theme in Mayan
  legend, frequently depicted as being associated
  with royalty, strength, beauty, power, and
  intelligence. Jaguars are distinguished as being
  the largest and most powerful cat in the Western
  Hemisphere and they are rarely aggressive toward
  humans. Unlike leopards, Jaguars never developed
  man-eating tendencies and coexisted with humans
  in a relationship marked by awe and respect.
  Although all of the big cats have inspired their
  share of myths and legends, few have played such
  a pivotal role in the religion and culture of a
  continent as the Jaguar. Considered to be a
  Mesoamerican deity, the Jaguar formerly roamed
  lands from the south of the current states of
  California, New Mexico and Texas in the United
  States, all the way to Uruguay and northern
  Argentina.
• The Colleges official jaguar image was designed
  by Southwestern College student, Aaron Ulloa
  Chavez, and is available in two design formats,
  the rare black jaguar and a tawny-colored
  version. Most Jaguars are a yellowish brown with
  dark rosettes that resemble paw prints, but their
  coats may vary and there are totally black
  specimens that resemble panthers. Jaguars are in
  the group of the roaring cats and their roar has
  been likened to a series of hoarse coughs, which
  function as a means of proclaiming territorial
  boundaries and announcing their presence.

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GOALS

• Goals for Southwestern College
• Goals Established in 1997 and Renewed in 2002
• The following goals were outlined in 1997 as
  directions for the College. The goals will
  continue to set the course for the College.
• Delivering a broad range of support systems
  from counseling and guidance to tutoring and
  child care essential to ensuring successful
  education outcomes for a diverse student body
  that includes increasing numbers of underprepared
  students, students with limited English skills,
  single parents, and the economically
  disadvantaged.
• Fostering a balance between transfer and
  workforce preparation programs strengthening
  linkages with business and industry to ensure
  understanding among faculty and students of the
  changing nature of the business world and
  positioning the College as a key community
  resource in its international border / Pacific
  Rim location.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive
  technology plan for the College and District that
  upgrades the technological support and related
  skills of all staff and provides a leading-edge
  preparation of students for transfer and
  employment.
• Building strong collaborative connections with
  K-12 schools and colleges and universities to
  strengthen learner-centered articulation programs
  and the transfer of students among and between
  institutions of higher education.
• Positioning the College as a key contributor to
  the economic development of the District and to
  the employability of its graduates and enrollees.
• Increasing the publics accessibility to the
  College with innovative instructional programs.
• Enhancing community with all segments of the
  internal and external Southwestern Community
  College District constituents

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CLUBS 1

• Clubs and Organizations
• Abilities Beyond Limitation through Education
  (ABLE)
• ACS Student Affiliates (Chemistry Club)
• ADN 2007
• African-American Student Union
• Architecture Club
• Biology Club
• Chemistry Club
• Child Development Club (MC)
• Clay Club
• Dental Hygiene Club
• Earth Science Club (Terra Incognita)
• Environmental Club
• Environmental Technology Club
• Fire Science
• Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
• In Focus

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CLUBS 2

• Jaguar Aquatics Club (JAC)
• Jewelry Club
• Judo
• La Expression Hispana
• Listos
• Model United Nations Club
• Nu Alpha Omega (NAO)
• Pagkakaisa
• Performing Arts Club (PAC)
• Pre-Health Club
• Psi Beta
• Puente Club
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
  (SHPE)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• SWC Environmental Club
• Volunteer College Club (VCC)
• Womens Herstory Club
• 1st Generation

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COUNSELING/ CAREER GUIDANCE

• Counseling/Career Guidance
• The School of Counseling and Personal Development
  offers a comprehensive program designed to ensure
  student success. Academic advisement and
  individual counseling appointments are available
  to all students as well as a full range of
  courses in personal growth and development.
  Counselors are prepared to answer inquiries or
  talk with students about their academic
  performance, choice of career, personal goals,
  and transfer opportunities. The counseling
  faculty will assist each student in developing a
  Student Educational Plan (SEP) outlining all
  coursework necessary to achieving their goals.
  Appointments should be made with a counselor to
  discuss the students goals and develop the SEP
  after admission to the college.
• Spring registration start November 13, come in
  now to schedule a counseling appointment.
  Appointments are scheduled in the Counseling
  Center, 2nd floor of the Student Services Center,
  or call 421-6700, ext. 5240.

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PERSONAL COUNSELING

• Personal Counseling
• We understand that attending college can create
  added stress in your life. Students are asked to
  juggle classes, homework, part-time employment,
  and various personal obligations. Within the
  Counseling Center , several Marriage and Family
  Therapy Interns are available for individual
  appointments. The MFT Interns are currently in
  the last stages of training for full licensure
  and are supervised by a professional
  Psychologist. Should you ever feel overly
  stressed or feel the need to discuss a serious
  personal issue, feel free to come by the
  Counseling Center to schedule an individual
  appointment with confidential MFT Interns.
• Stop by the Counseling Center located on the
  second floor of the Student Services Center, or
  call [phone] x 5240
• Posted hours of operation are
• Monday 800AM 645 PM
• Tuesday 800AM 645 PM
• Wednesday 800AM 645 PM
• Thursday 800AM 645 PM
• Friday 800AM 300PM
• Scholarships
• Located at the Student Services Center, 2nd floor
  (Transfer Center)

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SCHOLARSHIP

• Scholarships are monies contributed to enable
  various students to pursue their educational
  goals.
• On Campus available the beginning of each
  Spring semester
• http//www.swc.cc.ca.us/4thLevel/index.asp?L3148
• Off Campus Scholarship Bulletin
• Boston Realty Advisors Scholarship
• The Boston Realty Advisors Scholarship is a 500
  grant designed for students concentrating in Real
  Estate or planning to become involved in the Real
  Estate sectorthis can include owning property
  for investment purposes. Recipient(s) will be
  notified by e-mail and by phone within two weeks
  of deadline. Scholarship Deadline December 31,
  2006. http//www.bradvisors.com/scholarship
• For more information via the Internet, click on
  the links below
• http//hispanicfund.org
• http//scholarships.salliemae.com
• http//www.collegexpress.com
• http//www.fastweb.com
• http//www.uncf.org/home/index.htm
• http//www.swccd.edu/library/scholarships.asp
• Information and applications may be obtained in
  the Transfer Center.
• For more information contact
• Debbie Arzaga
• E-mail darzaga_at_swc.cc.ca.us

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tuition

• Tuition Enrollment Fee (All Students).5 unit 10
  per unit1 or more units 20 per unitNonresident
  Tuition (In addition to 26 per unit enrollment
  fees)Tuition 160 per unitParking Fee - Chula
  Vista Campus/Education Center at San
  Ysidro/Higher Education Center at National
  CityMulti-vehicle/car 31Motorcycle 20Daily
  Parking 3 per dayParking Meters 1 for 45
  minutesEligible Financial Aid BOGFW Recipients
  20Health Fee - Health Fee (includes the
  accident insurance liability fee).5 unit to 5.5
  units 116 units or more 14Student Center Fee
  (All students, including BOGFW B and C)Fee 1
  per unit10 maximum per academic yearStudent
  Activities CardStudent Activities Card .8

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LOCATION

• 900 Otay Lakes Road
• Chula Vista CA
• 91910-7299
• [phone]
• http//www.swc.cc.ca.us/